Having had 2 interviews in the last two weeks resulting in two offers (yeah !), I can offer a few quick ideas. I am experienced and not a first time hire:
- Offer a firm but not hard handshake
- Don't sit till asked
- Make eye contact, don't stare
- Put all your energy in your replies as if that is the only thing that will keep you alive
- At the end of the interview, tell them that you are very inteersted in the position and will look forward to hearing from them soon. Seems obvious, but just say it !
- Send a thank you e-mail within the next day
- As others have said, don't even mention salary. If asked about your expectations, deflect and say you would rather see if thereis a good fit and then discuss that at a later date.
Good luck ! Now I am in an enviable situation of choosing between three options- the two companies and staying with mine.